Written by Michael Coker for WCPO Covington couple Anthony Thon and Erin Mathews are banking on the technology and ideals of an earlier era to promote their independent tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) business. The two launched their business, Fantasy Audio Magazine in 2020 to combine their love of TTRPGs and music. “Dungeons & Dragons” (D&D) […]
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Check out these homes for sale across Northern Kentucky
Kenton County Covington home has lots of extras, plus it sits on nearly 3 acres Address: 692 Clover Drive, Covington Price: $560,000 Bedrooms: Four Bathrooms: Three (plus one half-bath) Square feet: 2,740 School district: Covington independent County: Kenton Special features: Three acres of land in Covington? This house has it. Plus, four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths […]
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Local nonprofit finds fosters to help keep animals out of shelters
“I would say my most memorable foster is the one barking his head off inside right now,” Board President of Lucky Tales Rescue Laura Morgan said. “He cost us probably close to $20,000 in vetting.” Though Laura Morgan and her husband Spencer Morgan—also a Lucky Tales rescue board member—”foster failed” their dog, Kimber, the nonprofit […]
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Alexandria considers increase in public works department salary ranges
Alexandria is looking at increasing pay scales within its public works department to keep up with the rest of the region. The first reading of an ordinance at the city’s regularly scheduled Oct. 5 meeting, if passed, would redefine the pay range for the outlined positions. “What we found was that our top end of […]
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Kenton County Animal Services waiving adoption fees this week
As intake levels surge, Kenton County Animal Services is hosting an adoption special this week. Starting Oct. 5 through Oct. 8, all adoption fees will be waived. Currently, Kenton County Animal Service is at “code red” occupancy after intake jumped 23% year-over-year. Animal services have accepted more than 950 dogs this year alone, according to a news […]
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Campbell County Library director to retire after 20 years
After 20 years with the county, Campbell County Public Library Director JC Morgan is retiring next month. Following retirement, Morgan will assume the role of the first state director of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Kentucky after championing the program in Campbell County since its implementation in 2019. The Campbell County Fiscal Court surprised Morgan with a […]
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Crescent Springs looks to upgrade playground equipment at Lou Hartfiel Memorial Park
Crescent Springs’ 25-year-old playground equipment at Lou Hartfiel Memorial Park is in need of updating, said city administrator Mike Daily. “The playground at one time was a six-station playground for children with limitations… The maintenance plan has prolonged the life of the equipment considerably, but now it has come time to replace it,” Daily said. […]
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Alexandria resident awarded Senate Citation
Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer (R-Alexandria) presented Alexandria resident Jenni McBride with a Senate Citation for her work in the city. McBride was honored earlier in the year at a council meeting, where she was presented with the city’s Outstanding Citizens Award after multiple people emailed the city citing McBride’s acts of charity and love for […]
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Northern Kentucky’s ‘B Line’ celebrates region’s unique bourbon heritage
When people think of Kentucky, bourbon and horse racing are usually two of the first things that come to mind. Kentucky is the birthplace of bourbon. Currently, there are over 100 different bourbon and whiskey brands produced in the Bluegrass State. In fact, there are more bourbon barrels than people in Kentucky, according to bourbontrailtours.com. […]
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Two Ludlow restaurants partner to host Cruise-In event in October
Ludlow’s 1975 Burgers, Shakes & Fries and Ludlow Coffee have partnered to host a Cruise-In event in October, featuring space for showing cars, trucks and bikes. It will also feature live music, food, coffee and beer. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1975 Burgers, Shakes […]
